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Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 17 For the LORD your God is God of
gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not
persons, nor taketh reward" (Deuteronomy 6:4; 10:17). Creation's epoch is identified
with the Father, "Who created all things
by Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 3:9). Perhaps the only reason for awakening at night, in a bout with sleeplessness,
is the Holy Spirit's attempt to isolate you at a very quiet time to allow you to
think through a portion of Scripture. This has been the ceaseless pattern of God's conduct toward
His people from the Beginning, emanating from the fact that "God is Love" (1John 4:16), which He was "yesterday, and
to day, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8). In light of what you read there about Mordecai and Esther, thank God for His chance events in your own life. 43 He saith unto them, How then doth
David in Spirit call Him Lord, saying, 44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit Thou on My right hand, till I make
Thine enemies Thy footstool? Salvation || Catholicism || Sound Doctrine || Prayer Nothing Happens By Chance Bible Verse Proverbs 16:33 ESV / 82 helpful votes . "12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the
Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us
of God. "Known
unto God are all His works from the Beginning of the world"
(Acts 15:18). And we can trust Him with our days. John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of Methodism,
wished himself to be "homo unius libri," a man of one book-- the Bible--
just as we need to be, if we would find Scriptural Light for our circumstances. "They that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing" (Psalm 34:10). He is the only absolute and omnipotent ruler of the universe and is sovereign in creation, providence and redemption. An excerpt from the Preface of another of our articles, "His Resurrection Is The
Highest Proof That Jesus Is The Messiah" ---New Window: We may not always find such a connection, but we should try, for how do we know that
the action we are contemplating may not be the last thing necessary to complete Christ's
program before He Raptures His Church and begins the Tribulation Week preceding His
Return? There are no accidents with God. When King Ahab disguised himself in battle to avoid being killed according to Gods prophet, an arrow shot at a venture not only hit a man, it hit Ahab. The agent routinely asked him, Have you ever had any accidents? The cowboy replied, Well no, Ive not had any accidents. "Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the
Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth
thee by the way that thou shouldest go" (Isaiah
48:17). That relationship
between our obedience and further manifestations of the LORD Jesus to us, is also
the key to a greater heart-understanding of God's Word. The country you live in, the language you speak, the friends you have, your weaknesses, mistakes you have made, poor decisionsnone of them are accidents to God. He gives favor, guidance, and blessings to those who seek after Him. It is interesting that those who believe the Genesis
Account of Creation rightly do not see themselves as polytheists, i.e., "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" (Genesis 1:2); and yet, both Elohim (Hebrew,
God) and His Spirit are mentioned in the first two verses of Genesis. Matthew 5:3. Those who argue against the Will of God sow to the wind, and "they shall reap the whirlwind" (Hosea
8:7). "He
which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. He has written hundreds of songs for worship, including I Stand in Awe and Im Forever Grateful. Mark and his wife, Kristi, have four sons and one daughter. Promises are not just a special part of the Word of God, but
the Scripture appropriates for All of Itself, the title, "The
Word of Promise" (Romans 9:9). By looking at this verse in the Bible(Ecclesiastes 7:14 When times are good be happy; but when times are bad, consider God has made the one as well as the other. "God is Faithful, by Whom ye were called
unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our LORD"
(1Corinthians 1:9). True, God's Word reveals to us that
God desires for us our present sanctification, i.e., "this
is the will of God, even your sanctification" (1Thessalonians
4:3), but our sanctification was chosen and intended by Him from the
Very Beginning. The conclusion in ver. God has always known when He
would Return the Second Time to judge this planet. Just as God provided a way of escape for St. Patrick, God paved the way of freedom for Joseph. Or having a heart attack? Sixth, How can this hasten Your Soon Return? "41 While the Pharisees were gathered
together, Jesus asked them, 42 Saying,
What think ye of Christ? "9
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given
you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. It is my meditation all the day" (Psalm 119:97). Examine the Scriptures with a Concordance, especially a Computerized Concordance,
e.g., incorporated in such programs as the Online Bible, that can help you
isolate Scriptural phrases that the Spirit of God has brought to your remembrance. Certainly the salvation of a soul, whom God has predestined to salvation before the foundation of the world (Eph.
2. God Is in Control | Bible.org That's why when some of you claim that, you need to be lucky or in the right place, in order to achieve your goals are wrong. Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. "We are bound to give
thanks alway to God for you, Brethren beloved of the LORD, because God hath from
the Beginning chosen you to Salvation through Sanctification of the Spirit and belief
of the Truth" (2Thessalonians 2:13). "That
ye might walk worthy of the LORD unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good
work, and increasing in the knowledge of God" (Colossians
1:10). Commentary on 1 Samuel 6:10-18. Instead of a dry or pedantic attempt to follow only a catechism
of pre-fashioned ideas of what others say God has said, we must allow the Holy Spirit
to direct our mind through His Word with the realization that our thoughts are actually
His thoughts, when (and only when) we have submitted ourselves to Him "to will and to do of His good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13). Whatever potential or gifts we have in order to perfect the gifts God must be included from the beginning. I have been blessed with a gift of writing from God. "I
have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me"
(1Corinthians 9:16). 25 And
when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken
one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias
[Isaiah] the prophet unto our fathers, 26 Saying, Go unto this people, and
say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and
not perceive: 27 For
the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and
their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with
their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should
heal them. Amen, and Amen. Things happen in our life when we do things in haste, instead of giving God control. Ps. All ought to say, If the LORD will, we shall do this or that (James 4:13-15). He can easily take care of you (Matt 6:25-34). Israel chose where they would live by lot (Neh 11:1), and the apostles chose Matthias by lot to replace Judas (Acts 1:26). "Till we all come in the
Unity of the Faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto
the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ" (Ephesians
4:13). In his hunger, enslavement, and loneliness, he began to find deep closeness with God. He was unjustly accused of wrongs he did not do. Therefore, an automobile accident when you were consciously seeking to avoid it is clearly by the decree of God. As you can see, we have come quite a distance from the path of the Accidentalist,
for instead of worshipping at the image of some Accidental God, we have unfolded
before us and in us the most intimate relationship with Christ, the God That
Is-- "Before Abraham was, I AM" (John 8:58). Edification from others who minister
to us through writings, sermons, fellowship, etc. Dice are rolled to gamble or generate movements in a game. That's right my brother or sister God still has a plan for you! "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image. You will have an informed view of life and a solid basis for great faith. . "Grow in Grace, and in the knowledge of
our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ" (2Peter 3:18). He was forgotten by those who he tried to help. Translate Monday, June 6, 2011 Nothing Happens By Chance Have you wondered how you got to where you are today? 16-18. "These
were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all
readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so" (Acts 17:11). She was from Thyatira, in western Turkey. "A fool hath no
delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself" (Proverbs 18:2). As believers we can be assured, our days are not directed by wondering if the stars are lining up in our favor. Revival broke out. He is Sovereign and He reigns Supreme. Understanding the Will of God from His Word requires the leading
of the Spirit, since it requires us to interpret His Will for our circumstances,
i.e., "If we live in the Spirit, let us
also walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:25); or, comprehending His Will may be thought of as the leading of His Providence. Our Communion with God, i.e., the "Grace
of the LORD Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Ghost,
be with you all" (2Corinthians 13:14),
like fellowship, is sharing, but we are directing our thoughts in a conversational
way to the LORD, i.e., "10
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus,
named Ananias; and to him said the LORD in a vision, Ananias. ( 1 Chronicles 29:11-12) "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded" (James 4:8). We are children of the King. Jehovah of the Bible is ruler of chance. "9 Remember the former things of old:
for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like Me, 10 Declaring the End from the Beginning,
and from Ancient Times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall
stand, and I will do all My pleasure" (Isaiah 46:9-10). Petition, Fellowship, Communion, Worship, Praise, and Thanksgiving
strengthen the reality that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are more than an influence,
but that they are the Real Presence of Individual Personality-- One God in Three
Persons, with Whom and in Whom we have innermost contact, e.g., "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost" (Matthew 28:19). "Receive not the Grace of God in vain" (2Corinthians 6:1). That was a real fluke! From the Alpha of Creation to the Omega of
the Consummation, the Scriptures declare the "wonderful
works which [the LORD] hast
done" (Psalm 40:5)-- and specifically,
"to the children of men" (Psalm 107:8). Debbie McDanielis a writer, pastor's wife, mom to three amazing kids (and a lot of pets). Some say, what a coincidence! Fifth, How can this help the rest of the Body of Christ? And, the Spirit of God is most closely associated with His New Covenant
outpouring at Pentecost. The life experiences of St. Patrick remind me of a different story that happened many more years before. Gods sovereignty is his complete and absolute rule, control, and power over all things. 10 Wherefore
David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be Thou,
LORD God of Israel our Father, for ever and ever" (1Chronicles
28:6; 29:10). How Do We Know When it Is Time to Give Up? It was not by chance that Christ met with the Samaritan woman at the well in Sychar and spoke with her. God is in control of everything Our attention span is somewhat limited, for we seem incapable of processing
but a small amount of information successfully; therefore, it is wisdom that we attempt
to meditate and cogitate upon succinct and discrete portions of Scripture, generally
when we are alone and disengaged from interaction with others. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. "Keep back Thy servant also from Presumptuous
Sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be
innocent from the Great Transgression" (Psalm 19:13). Nothing happens by chance all things happen by the choice and power of God. "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Verses 19-21 are best regarded as a parenthesis explanatory of vers. 11 And
the LORD said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and
enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 13 Then Ananias answered, LORD, I
have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to Thy Saints at Jerusalem: 15 But the LORD said unto him, Go
thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear My Name before the Gentiles,
and kings, and the children of Israel" (Acts 9:10-11,
13, 15). [See our article, "The Judgment Seat of Christ" ---New Window, for a better understanding of this
event that concerns all True Christians.] Our confidence in Him Who Holds Tomorrow breeds
in us Peace, i.e., "Thou wilt keep him
in Perfect Peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee" (Isaiah 26:3), but that causes us all the more to
render to Him the obedience in praying for the fulfillment of Bible Prophecy. "The Judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Matthew 6:7-15 ESV - <begin-paragraph - Bible Gateway Trusting in God will reveal the plan that is already orchastraited and in place. King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 9:11: "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all ." "Unto whomsoever much is given,
of him shall be much required" (Luke 12:48).
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